MOHAMMAD
His mother Aminot is (1) a royal virgin, and his father a Abdullai is (2) king of Mecca. He is
also from the Quarais family (3). He is also reputed to be the son of God (5). At his birth
Hablilabi (6) tried to kill him in Mecca. He is wafted away (7) and reared secretly (8). We are
told (9) nothing of his childhood. Later he goes (10) to Medina where he marries (12) a princess
Kadijat Kuburat, also of the royal Quarais family. He gains a series of victories (11) over his
adversaries. His (13) rule as prophet (14) lasts a long time, and he prescribes (15) laws. written
in the sacred book of the Quaran (Koran). Later he loses favor with his subjects (16) and is
driven (17) from the throne, though he later re-establishes himself. His children (20) do not
succeed him. He has (22) holy sepulchres in Mecca and Medina.
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The Hero: A study in Tradition, Myth and Dreams by Lord
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for many years, first at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and then at
Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. If you have any questions, you may
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